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House roll call 633 · 96th Congress · Dec 11, 1979

To amend H.R. 4962 by prohibiting use of funds to perform abortions except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. (

On Dec 11, 1979, the House voted 235–155 (HR 4962). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 119–134, Republicans 122–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 143 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
235
No
155
Did not vote
41
Date
Dec 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 24 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats119 yes · 134 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 63 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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